Robert Macdonald: All students should receive a proper education

Other than winning the lottery or inheriting a fortune from a rich relative, a good education is the only road to success. Unfortunately for Lewiston taxpayers, their contribution (under the label of local property taxes) of $98.8 million will not likely meet their expectations. With a graduation rate of 73%, well under the state average […]

Editorial cartoon for Thursday, Sept. 1

Susan Charle: Rotundo brings commitment, knowledge, experience to Senate

I would like to state my support for Peggy Rotundo for State Senate. Ms. Rotundo has shown over and over her commitment to public service. Her knowledge and experience dealing with complex issues on the state level have been invaluable to Maine citizens in the past and is even more vital in the present. I […]

Penny Jessop: Rotundo is most qualified candidate for state Senate

Peggy Rotundo has served Lewiston in both houses of the Maine Legislature and as a long-time member and chair of the Lewiston School Committee. As an educator, I appreciate her unwavering support of public education and her dedication to the betterment of our children. Her experience and reputation as a bipartisan negotiator in Augusta ensure […]

Carole Richards: Maine should stick with Mills, not return to O.K. Corral

Do we really need the bully in the pulpit again? Haven’t we heard enough of that gravelly voice spitting out nasty barbs at those who may disagree with his archaic ideas? Being an adult, Gov. Janet Mills has taken the high road and is refusing to attack her opponents; her accomplishments speak for themselves. There’s […]

Joan Macri: Augusta needs Rotundo’s character, integrity, work ethic

Peggy Rotundo is a stellar candidate to represent Lewiston in the Maine Senate. It is beyond difficult to find people to put in the countless hours needed to both campaign and then do the job they are elected to do. But, as she has done all her life, Peggy has again stepped up. Her many […]

Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Aug. 31

Cal Thomas: Will Gov. Youngkin be Number 9?

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will campaign for several Republican congressional candidates this fall. It could be a warm-up for something greater.

Eight previous presidents were Virginians. Could Youngkin be number nine?

Rebecca Myers: Let women decide what’s best for their bodies

I graduated high school in 1973, the year that Roe v. Wade was codified into law. Hence, I and young women for the past 50 years have grown up with access to reproductive care. The concept of bodily autonomy was a given until a 2022 Supreme Court ruling struck down Roe v. Wade. What followed […]

Carl Beckett: Vote Taylor to represent Mechanic Falls, Poland

I am supporting Mary-Beth Taylor for the Maine House District 87, representing Mechanic Falls and Poland. Mary-Beth has served Poland well for four years on the Board of Selectpersons. She has been a fine leader who shows respect and consideration for all. I hope all the voters of Mechanic Falls and Poland to join me […]